Focal Profile 918 or B&W 683


Hello, everybody

I need some expert advices on these two loudspeakers, the Focal Profile 918 and the New B&W 683. I just enter the audio industry and wanting start off right. I have a 14 x 13 x 8 room, and will be running the B&W with Rotel or the Focal with Cambridge Audio. I've listened to the Focal Profile 918 at Tweeter and B&W at a local Dealer. The first time I heard B&W is thought the B&W 683. They sounded great, it was clear, and the bass was tight. After countless trips back and forward testing the speakers out, I found the Focal Profile on sales at the local Tweeter store. They have it on sale for 2400/pair (demo), however I manage to get the salesman to approved it at 1800/pair. The Focal Profile 918 sounded very good, I was impressed. Now I am stuck between two great speakers, and hoping if everyone have any advice on it. Thank You.

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Do you guys think that the Cambridge Audio 540R V2 is a good way to go. they are on sale at 400
Hi. Joeyboynj, I like your system very much, but I think it too much $ for me. Thank you for the response.
Wow. Thank You everybody, I will go for the Focal then. Hopefully the Cambridge Audio 540R V2 is a good choice. Thank you again for your advices, I will post up pictures when I have it all set up.
Joe, I wish I've waited to hear what you have to say before I pull the trigger. BTW I brought the Focal and driving it with a CA 540R V2. I know is a rookie mistake, after buying the speakers I have no more money left the amp components. They sound great; however I don't think I have driven them to their potential. I think the important thing is that I start out with a good pair of speakers and I will work my way up later. I am very glad that I when if the Focal.

Joe, I saw in your system that you have the platform under your speakers. Does that make a difference since I have hardwood floors? I will post up picture soon, when I have everything set up.
Thank you.
Thank You everyone who reply, your words are most Appreciated. Again Thank you. And look for my post later on.
Thank you Joe for your comment :), and advice, I've looked at the website and think it will be a good investment, Thank you for everything Joe. I am too am enjoying my new Focal. I am very please with my purchase.